Operation Safe Driver Week

Operation Safe Driver Week is held every October. This year Operation Safe Driver week is being held from October 16th to October 22nd. Law enforcement agencies across North America participate in increased traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at combating unsafe driving behaviours. The goal is to increase commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle safety on [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:03-05:00October 14th, 2016|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Operation Safe Driver Week

Defensive Driving: Stay Alert and Assume Everyone Else is an Idiot

Defensive driving skills can help keep you safe and accident-free while on the roads. While many professional truck drivers have this skill, many of the motorists you share the roadways with don’t. When you maintain your safe driving distance, other’s see it as an opportunity to get into your lane. You are tailgated because people [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:03-05:00October 7th, 2016|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Defensive Driving: Stay Alert and Assume Everyone Else is an Idiot

Coming to a State Near You: Winter

The fall, they say, is supposed to be a little more drawn out than in past years; with a mixture of well above average temperatures and seasonal norms. Unfortunately, it appears that both summer and fall may have already come and gone in some regions. This image is the unhappy scene from Mono Country Tourism [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:03-05:00October 5th, 2016|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Coming to a State Near You: Winter

Some Interestingly Weird Side Effects of Loosing Weight

There are countless health benefits to shedding some pounds. You’ll have more energy, you’ll look and feel better; and you’ll reduce your risk of developing diabetes, heart problems, and other medical ailments. Losing weight can come with some weird side effects, especially when you have a lot of pounds to take off. The benefits of [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:03-05:00October 3rd, 2016|Healthy Living|Comments Off on Some Interestingly Weird Side Effects of Loosing Weight

Are You Looking Far Enough Ahead?

If you’re driving down the road, obviously your looking out the windshield, but are you looking far enough ahead? Looking ahead 12 to 15 seconds gives you a solid advantage, just don’t forget to watch the vehicles closer to you as well. Looking ahead you’ll be able to: See vehicles coming onto the highway, into [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:03-05:00September 30th, 2016|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Are You Looking Far Enough Ahead?

The Report is in: The Best and Worst State Highways

The Reason Foundation has released their 22nd Annual Highway Report, which ranks the United State’s highway systems by state, in terms of performance and cost effectiveness. The report tracks performance in 11 categories including highway spending, pavement and bridge conditions, traffic congestion, and fatality rates. Highlights from the Report The results from the 22nd Annual [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 28th, 2016|Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on The Report is in: The Best and Worst State Highways

Italian Chicken Stir Fry

Stock your truck fridge with quality home meals instead of eating out all of the time. This Italian Chicken Stir Fry is super simple to make and freezes well, making dinner out on the road easy, so long as you have a microwave. Change it up by changing out the vegetables you choose to add [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 26th, 2016|Healthy Living, Recipes|Comments Off on Italian Chicken Stir Fry

You May Never Use Them but You Have to Carry Them

Starting September 1, 2016, commercial trucks need to start carrying chains in the truck. Even if you have never chained up and never intend to chain up, you must carry a set of chains that includes four singles and two triples. Rest assured DOT officials will be checking for chains and will issue warnings and [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 23rd, 2016|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on You May Never Use Them but You Have to Carry Them

The Trucking Industry Takes Safety Seriously

Every now and again, a story creeps up in the news that shows concerned citizens fearing for their lives because of increased truck traffic. A lot of the fear of trucks comes from a lack of understanding of the industry and misguided reports showcasing the trucking industry in a poor light. As with anything, you [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 16th, 2016|Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on The Trucking Industry Takes Safety Seriously

We Support STARS

One year ago, Jason Dubois was abandoned on a remote Manitoba Island with only a cell phone and a list of contacts he could call to help rescue him. His goal was two-fold: 1. Increase awareness of the services provided by Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Air Ambulance. 2. Raise $50,000 to be rescued [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 14th, 2016|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on We Support STARS
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